Trump Faces Lame-Duck Problem as Mamdani Fallout Grows

The piece frames Donald Trump as entering a classic lame-duck phase, with his influence tested as the political fight over Mamdani exposes fissures on the right. It treats the episode as more than inside-baseball: it is a warning that even a dominant leader can lose leverage when allies start doubting the payoff of loyalty. The broader lesson is simple - voters want results, not loyalty games, and Washington’s usual self-dealing only gets worse when accountability fades. Read more about this...